Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Other actions actions from the June 13, 2019 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 79 actions from June 13, 2019
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 250th anniversary of The Widows Corporation.
Recognizing and Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of The Widows Corporation.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes August 1–7 as World Breastfeeding Week and the entire month of August as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing August 1-7 as World Breastfeeding Week and the entire month of August as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Public Interest Law Center and recognizing its litigation advancing the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region.
Recognizing and Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Philadelphia's Public Interest Law Center for its pioneering litigation, which has dramatically advanced the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Bobbi Booker as the first African-American woman to serve as president of the Pen and Pencil Club, described as the nation’s oldest press club.
Recognizing and honoring Bobbi Booker as the first African-American female president of the Pen and Pencil Club, the nation's oldest press club.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School basketball team, the “Mighty Elephants,” for winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class A State Championship on March 22, 2019.
Honoring and recognizing the Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School Basketball Team, the "Mighty Elephants" for Winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class A State Championship.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the First Haitian Church of God of Philadelphia for its 40th anniversary.
Honoring the First Haitian Church of God of Philadelphia on the Occasion of its 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia city workers and partner organizations for their work during the Office of Homeless Services’ 2018–2019 Winter Initiative and the Managing Director’s Office Encampment Resolution Pilot.
Recognizing and honoring the City of Philadelphia workers and partners for saving lives through their steadfast work and dedicated public service as part of the Office of Homeless Services' 2018-2019 Winter Initiative and Managing Director's Office Encampment Resolution Pilot program.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 2515 Salmon Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2515 Salmon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Edmond Farley and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted legislation approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of 2159 East Monmouth Street in the Kensington North of Lehigh Redevelopment Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kensington North of Lehigh Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 2159 East Monmouth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Jose Tirado and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution also names Broad Street between Spruce Street and Locust Street “Patti LaBelle Way” to honor Philadelphia singer and entertainer Patti LaBelle.
Also naming Broad Street, between Spruce and Locust Streets, "Patti LaBelle Way," to honor Philadelphia living legend Patti LaBelle.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2453 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1901-09 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1901-09 N. 33rd Street and 1911-15 N. 33rd Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed proposal would have increased civil penalties for various parking, stopping, and standing violations, including higher fines in Center City and University City.
Amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," by amending penalties for certain parking, standing or stopping violations.
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This enacted bill amends the Philadelphia Code to authorize the City, through the responsible department or a contractor, to place wayfinding signs in the public right-of-way.
Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to authorize placement of wayfinding signs in the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
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The enacted ordinance changes the rules for administering retirement benefits for employees of certain quasi-public agencies.
Amending Section 3(f) of an ordinance approved March 1, 1963, as amended, relating to agreements to administer employee retirement benefits for certain quasi-public agencies, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Antonio Perez to construct, own, and maintain an exterior stairway serving the second floor of 1801 N.
Authorizing Antonio Perez ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 1801 N. Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance authorizes 1201 North Franklin LLC, doing business as The International Bar, to install and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1624 North Front Street with 14 tables and 42 chairs, while leaving at least 7 feet of unobstructed sidewalk.
Authorizing 1201 North Franklin LLC dba The International Bar (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1624 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance replaces Philadelphia’s plumbing code with the 2018 International Plumbing Code, along with local additions, deletions, and amendments.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2018 edition of the "International Plumbing Code" as published by the International Code Council as "The Philadelphia Plumbing Code," with additions, deletions and other amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.